Yuca With Garlic-Citrus Sauce - {Yucca Con Mojo}

Recipe Ingredients

2		Cassavas or yucca - peeled, and (large)
		Cut into 1" by 3" wedges
1		Red onion - halved, and
		Sliced thinly into half moons
2		Garlic cloves
1/2		Italian parsley
1/2		Cilantro
2		Limes - juiced
1/2 cup	118ml	Extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

In a pot of boiling water, cook the yucca until tender, but not falling apart and losing its shape, about 10 minutes. Remove the yucca from the water, and dunk into an ice bath to stop the cooking process (shocking) and set aside.

Meanwhile, make the mojo. In a blender, place half of the red onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and lime juice. Start to puree and slowly drizzle in the olive oil. When well pureed, season with salt and pepper and set aside. Julienne the remaining half of the onion.

Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep cast-iron skillet to 375 degrees. Begin frying the partially cooked yucca until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

When uniform in color, remove the yucca from the oil and place in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mojo over the yucca, and garnish with the other half of the red onion.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Source:
MELTING POT with Aaron Sanchez - (Show # MP-1B68) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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